Brunnera macrophylla ‘Silver Heart’

Siberian Bugloss

USDA Zone: 4-9

Plant number: 1.106.310

A superb introduction, forming a clump of very thick, heart-shaped leaves that are silver with green edging and veining. Sprays of deep blue Forget-me-not flowers appear in spring. This is a choice collector’s plant, but an easy-to-grow perennial that performs well in all but the driest of shady conditions. Excellent for the woodland garden. Provided there is sufficient moisture, plants can tolerate full sun; as the leaves are so thick, little or no scorching occurs. Bred by Spitsbergen-Willemsen of the Netherlands. USPP#24685: unlicensed propagation prohibited.

Further details for
Brunnera macrophylla ‘Silver Heart’

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
Partial Shade or
Full Shade

Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy or
  Clay

Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid

Soil Moisture
Average or
Moist

Care Level
Easy

Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
Deep Blue

Blooming Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring

Foliage Color
  Deep Green
  Silver
  Variegated

Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Alpine & Rock
  Border
  Containers
  Cut Flower
  Deer Resistant
  Edging
  Rabbit Resistant
  Ground Cover
  Massed
  Specimen
  Woodland

Flower Head Size
Medium

Height
15-30 cm
6-12 inches

Spread
30-60 cm
12-23 inches

Foot Traffic
None

Growth Rate
Medium